Description
This Goulash Casserole Recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a family dinner. It combines ground beef, tomatoes, pasta, and cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal that is easy to make.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce:
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil, add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until browned.
- Prepare Sauce: Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
